VA Loma Linda Healthcare System
J&J Vaccination Resumes at VA Loma Linda
Angelo Corso, U.S. Army Military Police reservist and American Legion member, and his caregiver son Matthew Corso, received the single-dose Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) vaccine COVID-19 at a VA Loma Linda vaccination clinic. VA Loma Linda is offering COVID-19 vaccine for all Veterans, caregivers, spouses, and CHAMPVA recipients aged 18 years and older. VA Photo by Sarah De Boise
VA Loma Linda has resumed administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. Single-dose clinics are available by walk-in or appointment. Call (909) 825-7084 ext. 5085 to reserve your vaccine and schedule an appointment.
Our facility continues to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In line with this guidance, VA Loma Linda is offering this vaccine to Veterans, spouses, caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients who are at least 18 years old.
When a very small number of people who received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine experienced rare but serious blood clots, CDC and FDA experts recommended a pause in providing this vaccine so they could carefully study the issue, review these cases and examine all available data. Based on this review, they're confident that this vaccine is safe for use and works well to prevent COVID-19.
The available data show:
- The vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks
- The chance of blood clots after getting this vaccine is very low
Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers 04232021 (fda.gov)
The primary goal of COVID-19 vaccines is to protect those we serve from COVID-19. Your safety—and the safety of all who receive a COVID-19 vaccine from VA—remains our priority. If we offer you the Janssen vaccine, we'll give you information about the potential risks and benefits. This includes the rare risk of blood clots. We'll also tell you about your other vaccine options from VA.
For more information on how to get a vaccine from us, please visit our COVID-19 vaccines page https://www.lomalinda.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
If you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines, please contact your primary health care provider. Sign up to stay informed and express your interest in COVID-19 vaccine at VA https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed
